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Sri Mulyani Replaced as Indonesia’s Finance Minister Amidst Controversy and Protests
Jakarta, Indonesia – In a surprising move, President Prabowo Subianto has replaced Sri Mulyani Indrawati as Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, inaugurating Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa into the role today, September 8, 2025. This marks President Prabowo’s first cabinet reshuffle sence taking office on October 20, 2024. The change comes after a period of intense scrutiny and public pressure surrounding Sri Mulyani.
The dismissal follows a series of events that fueled public discontent. Reports of a looting incident at Sri Mulyani’s residence during recent demonstrations, coupled with controversy over statements regarding the welfare of teachers and lecturers, contributed to mounting pressure. The latter sparked outrage, although the Ministry of Finance claimed a viral video of the statement was a manipulated “deepfake.” Further complicating matters were allegations regarding substantial allowances received by members of the House of Representatives (reportedly Rp 50 million per month), which triggered widespread protests in jakarta.
Sri Mulyani previously resigned from the position of Minister of Finance in 2010, citing political pressure during the century Bank conflict, and subsequently served as a Managing Director at the World Bank.She was re-appointed by President Joko Widodo in 2016. Her tenure has been marked by both economic successes and periods of meaningful challenge.
The timing of the reshuffle is notable, occurring relatively early in President Prabowo’s governance. While the official reasons for the change remain focused on the need for fresh leadership, the confluence of negative publicity and public unrest undoubtedly played a role.
The events leading up to Sri Mulyani’s departure echo her previous resignation in 2010, where she also cited political pressure as a key factor. this pattern raises questions about the challenges faced by economic policymakers navigating the complex political landscape of indonesia.